The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 16.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Sue Myhill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Narrowleys Lane, Ashover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 0AU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ashover Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashover Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashover Primary School?
Ashover Primary School currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashover Primary School take?
Ashover Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashover Primary School?
Ashover Primary School is in Chesterfield, S45 0AU, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashover Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashover Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.